Reliability and validity of the translated Chinese version of comprehensive assessment of acceptance and commitment therapy processes (CompACT-C) in breast cancer survivors.

Purpose: This study aimed to translate and validate a Chinese version of the Comprehensive assessment of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy processes (CompACT-C), a 23-item questionnaire for measuring an individual's level of psychological flexibility among Chinese breast cancer survivors for utilisation of Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based interventions in breast cancer patients. Methods: Six translators translated the original English version into Chinese according to Brislin's Translation Model. Psychometric properties tests were conducted on the CompACT-C, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability (two-week interval), face validity, content validity, convergent validity with experiential avoidance, and construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis). Results: 308 Chinese breast cancer survivors with mastectomies were conveniently recruited. The translated scale showed satisfactory test-retest reliability (two-week interval, r = 0.53-0.72, p < 0.001), face validity, and content validity (CVI-Scale/CVS-Item = 1.00). According to the confirmatory factor analysis results, the final Chinese version remained the 23 items and three dimensions, with the modification of item six from the dimension of openness to experience to behavioural awareness for better model fitness [structural equation model analysis, χ2 = 559.486, df = 226, NC (χ2/df) = 2.476, RMSEA = 0.069, CFI = 0.834, TLI = 0.815, SRMR = 0.079] and satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.71), convergent validity with AAQ-2 (r = -0.57, p < 0.001) in these breast cancer patients. Conclusions: The Chinese version of the CompACT showed good reliability and validity among Chinese breast cancer patients. Future research is suggested to confirm its psychometric properties with diverse breast and other cancer groups.

Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Palliative Care (FACIT-Pal) in Patients With Advanced Cancer.

CONTEXT: The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (FACIT-Pal) has been widely used in assessing the quality of life (QOL) of patients with life-limiting illness. However, the Chinese version of the FACIT-Pal has not been psychometrically validated yet. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to psychometrically validate the FACIT-Pal in Chinese patients with advanced cancer. METHODS: 160 patients with advanced cancer in mainland China participated in this cross-sectional study. The scalability of the instrument was determined by the item-total correlations and the reliability was tested by examining the Cronbach's alpha coefficients. The construct and concurrent validity of the FACIT-Pal were also examined. RESULTS: The item-total correlation coefficients ranged from 0.25 to 0.72 (P < .01). Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Chinese version of the FACIT-Pal was 0.94, ranging from 0.78 to 0.89 for subscales. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) results provided support for the measurement structure of the 26-item Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the 19-item palliative care subscale identified five factors accounting for 62.21% of the total variance. Total/subscale scores of the FACIT-Pal were positively correlated with that of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being 12 Item Scale (FACIT-Sp-12) (r = 0.338-0.811, P < .01), as well as with the Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) scores (r = 0.163-0.273, P < .05), except for the correlation between social/family well-being subscale score and KPS score. CONCLUSION: The Chinese version of the FACIT-Pal demonstrates desirable psychometric properties for evaluating QOL in Chinese patients with advanced cancer.

Psychometric properties of the Providers Survey in the Brazilian context of mental health: a validation study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Precisely determining the aspects related to an instrument's validity and reliability measures allows for greater assurance of the quality of the results. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the psychometric properties of The Providers Survey in the Brazilian context of mental health services. DESIGN AND SETTING: The instrument validation study was conducted in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: The validation study was conducted using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments checklist to analyze its validity and reliability. RESULTS: A committee of expert judges performed content validation after which the Content Validity Index was calculated. Construct validation took place through Exploratory Factor Analysis using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Test criterion and Bartlett's Sphericity Test. Reliability was verified using test-retest reliability. The significance level adopted for the statistical tests was 5% (P < 0.05). The final instrument comprised 54 questions. The Content Validity Index was 97%. Exploratory Factor Analysis identified a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin index of 0.901 and Bartlett's Sphericity Test with P < 0.001. We obtained a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.95 and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.849. CONCLUSIONS: The Providers Survey, translated and adapted into Portuguese, was named the Work Assessment Instrument for the Recovery of Mental Health. It presented adequate psychometric properties for evaluating work-related practices for the recovery of psychosocial care network users.

Revision and psychometric evaluation of a fertility intention scale for young women with breast cancer in Chinese Mainland.

Objective: Neglected fertility intentions affect the quality of life of young women with breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to revise the Taiwanese version of the Fertility Intention Scale and validate its psychometric properties among young women with breast cancer in Chinese Mainland. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey with young women with breast cancer at a Chinese cancer hospital to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Revised Fertility Intention Scale. A two-phase study was conducted: (1) revision of the scale and (2) evaluation of the scale's reliability and validity. Results: Six new items and one new dimension were added to the original 15 items and four dimensions, reliability and validity of the 21-item Revised Fertility Intention Scale were verified in a sample of 436 women in Chineses Mainland with breast cancer who were aged 18-40 years. The content validity index, results of factor analysis, convergent validity, and known-groups validity were acceptable, and the Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients supported the revised scale. Conclusions: The 21-item Revised Fertility Intention Scale has satisfactory reliability and validity for assessing fertility intentions among young women with breast cancer in Chinese Mainland. In clinical practice, nurses can use the scale to identify fertility intentions and associated factors in young women with breast cancer and develop feasible and effective oncofertility care measures.

Validación de instrumentos para estudio de referenciación en enfermería oftalmológica / Validation of Instruments for the Study of Benchmarking in Ophthalmology Nursing

Introducción: El estudio de procesos que inciden en la calidad de enfermería en oftalmología con la utilización de la referenciación competitiva requiere la validación de instrumentos para el alcance de los resultados esperados. Objetivo: Describir el proceso de construcción y validación de instrumentos para el estudio de procesos relacionados con la calidad de enfermería en oftalmología. Métodos: Estudio instrumental realizado en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer", en el período de enero-julio 2020, que contó con dos fases, la construcción de los instrumentos y la validación de comprensión o de apariencia y de contenido. Para el diseño se tuvieron en cuenta las tareas que cada proceso estudiado incluye en su ficha y para la validación de comprensión y de contenido se utilizó la consulta a profesionales y expertos, así como el método Barraza que integra la valoración cuantitativa de los ítems que integran los instrumentos. Resultados: En la validación de comprensión o apariencia más del 94 % de los ítems no sufrieron cambios desde su primera ronda de consulta, en tanto solo cuatro ítems requirieron modificaciones en la forma de enfocar las preguntas propuestas. Los instrumentos recibieron en la valoración de los expertos una evaluación mayor a 2,6, lo que les confiere una fuerte validez de contenido. Conclusión: La validación realizada permitió constatar la pertinencia de los instrumentos diseñados para el estudio en la referencia de buenas prácticas, en la Clínica Central "Cira García", de los procesos de hospitalización, atención a urgencias y esterilización(AU)

Introduction: The use of competitive benchmarking for the study of processes that influence on ophthalmology nursing quality requires the validation of instruments for the achievement of the expected results. Objective: To describe the construction and validation of instruments for the study of processes related to nursing quality in ophthalmology. Methods: A instrumental study was carried out at Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer" in the period January-July 2020. It had two phases: the construction of the instruments, and the validation of comprehension or appearance and content. For the design, the tasks that each studied process includes in their respective files were taken into account, while the validation of comprehension and content was performed by means of consultation with professionals and experts, as well as the Barraza method, which integrates the quantitative evaluation of the items making up the instruments. Results: In the validation of comprehension or appearance, more than 94% of the items did not have any changes since the first consultation round, while only four items required modifications in the way of approaching the proposed questions; the instruments received an evaluation of more than 2.6 according to the experts' assessment, which provides them with strong content validity. Conclusion: The performed validation allowed to confirm the relevance of the instruments designed for the study in reference to good practices, as well as the hospitalization, emergency care and sterilization processes, at Clínica Central "Cira García"(AU)

Fear of cancer recurrence in patients with non-metastatic melanoma: Spanish validation and disease-related factors.

INTRODUCTION: It is essential for clinicians to understand the phenomenon of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in order to understand the psychological impact it has on patients with melanoma. OBJECTIVES: To validate an FCR questionnaire in Spanish for patients with non-metastatic melanoma and to describe the clinical and demographic variables associated with FCR in these patients. METHODS: Patients diagnosed with non-metastatic melanoma were selected. The questionnaire was translated and adapted to Spanish following international guidelines. The internal consistency, construct validity, and temporal stability of the questionnaire were analysed using Cronbach's alpha, confirmatory factor analysis, and test-retest reliability, respectively. Following this, the correlation between FCR scores and the study variables was evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients were included in the study. The translated and adapted questionnaire showed high reliability (overall Cronbach's alpha 0.834), temporal stability (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.8), and unidimensionality. The mean FCR score was 16.1 ± 6.7. The highest FCR scores were observed in women and young patients (p < 0.01). Patients with a personal history of cancer, facial melanoma, or skin graft reconstruction also obtained a high FCR score (p < 0.05). No differences were found between FCR and other tumour characteristics, such as the Breslow index or the time since diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: This validated questionnaire is suitable for evaluating FCR. We also identified factors that tend to increase FCR scores, thus allowing clinicians to identify patients at risk and start preventive measures.

Portable electronic bronchoscopy for clinical application: a multi-institutional randomized instrument validation study.

OBJECTIVE: Electronic bronchoscopy is routinely used for the diagnosis and treatment of lung and bronchial disorders. However, the devices used are normally large and costly. Here, we evaluated the clinical effectiveness of a portable electronic bronchoscope produced by Zhejiang UE Medical Corp., the UE-EB. METHODS: We conducted a multi-institutional, randomized, single-blind, non-inferiority and parallel-group controlled clinical trial. Participants were randomly assigned 1:1 to the experimental group or control group. The primary indicator was the effectiveness of the device. Safety indicators were assessed from enrollment to 3 days after the operation. RESULTS: The UE-EB had good consistency between groups during the procedure, and the effective rate was 100.00% in both groups. The difference value (95% confidence interval) between the two groups was 0.00% (-5.45%, 5.45%), and the lower limit was greater than -10% (negative non-inferiority margin). There was also no difference between the two groups in terms safety indicators. CONCLUSIONS: The portable electronic bronchoscope described in this study showed reliable effectiveness and safety. This device is worth promoting and applying in clinical practice.Research registry number: ZXLB20200295 (Zhejiang Medical Products Administration, China).

Protocolo con recomendaciones para aplicar el WHOQOL-BREF en población con cáncer de mama / Protocol and recommendations for applying the WHOQOL-BREF in population with breast cancer

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar la validez de contenido de un protocolo con recomendaciones para la aplicación del instrumento WHOQOL-BREF, en la evaluación de la calidad de vida en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, tipo validación de instrumentos. El proceso se desarrolló en 3 fases, incluyendo validación de contenido con la participación de expertos en las áreas de oncología, psicología, trabajo social, y enfermería; valorando la claridad, coherencia, pertinencia, y suficiencia del protocolo. Se determinó el grado de acuerdo entre los evaluadores con el índice RwG. Resultados: El protocolo obtuvo puntajes promedios superiores a 9,0 en todos los ítems, la mayoría con índices RwG mayor a 0,5. Por su parte, los evaluadores adicionaron recomendaciones claves como acompañamiento permanente durante la aplicación de la encuesta e incluir pausas activas, por la extensión del instrumento. Conclusiones: Se presenta un protocolo para mejorar la aplicación del instrumento WHOQOL-BREF en población con cáncer de mama.

Abstract Objective: To determine content validity of a protocol with the recommendations for the application of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument to assess the quality of life of women with breast cancer. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive, observational, and type validation of instruments study. The process was developed in 3 phases, including content validation with the participation of experts in the oncology, psychology, social work, and nursing fields that assessed the clarity, coherence, relevance, and sufficiency of the protocol. The degree of agreement between the evaluators was determined using the rWG index. Results: The protocol obtained mean scores higher than 9.0 in all items, the majority with rWG indices greater than 0.5. The evaluators added key recommendations such as permanent accompany during the application of the survey and active pauses inclusion due to the instrument extension. Conclusions: A protocol is presented to improve the application of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument in populations that suffer from breast cancer.

Comparison of Handheld Retinal Imaging with ETDRS 7-Standard Field Photography for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema.

PURPOSE: To compare nonmydriatic (NM) and mydriatic (MD) handheld retinal imaging with standard ETDRS 7-field color fundus photography (ETDRS photographs) for the assessment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME). DESIGN: Prospective, comparative, instrument validation study. SUBJECTS: A total of 225 eyes from 116 patients with diabetes mellitus. METHODS: Following a standardized protocol, NM and MD images were acquired using handheld retinal cameras (NM images: Aurora, Smartscope, and RetinaVue-700; MD images: Aurora, Smartscope, RetinaVue-700, and iNview) and dilated ETDRS photographs. Grading was performed at a centralized reading center using the International Clinical Classification for DR and DME. Kappa statistics (simple [K], weighted [Kw]) assessed the level of agreement for DR and DME. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated for any DR, referable DR (refDR), and vision-threatening DR (vtDR). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Agreement for DR and DME; sensitivity and specificity for any DR, refDR, and vtDR; ungradable rates. RESULTS: Severity by ETDRS photographs: no DR, 33.3%; mild nonproliferative DR, 20.4%; moderate DR, 14.2%; severe DR, 11.6%; proliferative DR, 20.4%; no DME, 68.0%; DME, 9.3%; non-center involving clinically significant DME, 4.9%; center-involving clinically significant DME, 12.4%; and ungradable, 5.3%. For NM handheld retinal imaging, Kw was 0.70 to 0.73 for DR and 0.76 to 0.83 for DME. For MD handheld retinal imaging, Kw was 0.68 to 0.75 for DR and 0.77 to 0.91 for DME. Thresholds for sensitivity (0.80) and specificity (0.95) were met by NM images acquired using Smartscope and MD images acquired using Aurora and RetinaVue-700 cameras for any DR and by MD images acquired using Aurora and RetinaVue-700 cameras for refDR. Thresholds for sensitivity and specificity were met by MD images acquired using Aurora and RetinaVue-700 for DME. Nonmydriatic and MD ungradable rates for DR were 15.1% to 38.3% and 0% to 33.8%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Following standardized protocols, NM and MD handheld retinal imaging devices have substantial agreement levels for DR and DME. With mydriasis, not all handheld retinal imaging devices meet standards for sensitivity and specificity in identifying any DR and refDR. None of the handheld devices met the established 95% specificity for vtDR, suggesting that lower referral thresholds should be used if handheld devices must be utilized. When using handheld devices, the ungradable rate is significantly reduced with mydriasis and DME sensitivity thresholds are only achieved following dilation.

Predictive Utility of Alternate Measures of Physical Activity and Diet for Overweight and Obesity in Low-Income Minority Women.

PURPOSE: The purpose is to compare the predictive utility of alternate measures of diet and physical activity for overweight and obesity among low-income minority women. DESIGN: Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a cohort study. SETTING: Three public housing developments in South Los Angeles.Subjects: Adult women (N = 425). MEASURES: Primary outcome-weight status (normal BMI, overweight, or obese). Primary predictors- diet: 24-hour dietary recalls (Healthy Eating Index), dietary screener (intake of specific food groups), and single-item survey question (diet quality); physical activity: accelerometry (minutes/day of moderate-to-vigorous activity), short recall questionnaire (minutes/week of moderate and vigorous activity), and single-item questions (days per week did exercise; self-assessment of overall activity level). ANALYSIS: Multinomial logistic regression models, controlling for socio-demographic covariates. Models are built up starting with least resource-intensive measures of diet and physical activity (single items) and sequentially adding more resource-intensive measures. Model performance is assessed via information-based model selection indices. RESULTS: Adjusted relative risk for obesity for single-item measures ranged from .61 to .64 for diet (P < .01) and from .80 to .81 for physical activity (P <.05). The added value of resource-intensive measures was negligible for physical activity and at best small for diet. CONCLUSION: Single-item questions for diet and physical activity can provide valuable information about risk for overweight and obesity in low-income minority women when more resource-intensive assessments are infeasible.

Validation of a Chinese version of the short-form Cataldo lung cancer stigma scale.

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer stigma is a widespread psychosocial problem. We developed a short form of the Cataldo lung cancer stigma scale for Chinese people with lung cancer (CLCSS-C-SF) and compared its psychometric properties with those of the full and short versions. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis using data from the full CLCSS-C, distress thermometer and perceived social support of Chinese people with lung cancer (N = 394). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to identify factor structure and assess construct validity. The internal consistency and concurrent and known-group validity were evaluated. RESULTS: The 22-item CLCSS-C-SF comprised four factors. The convergent validity evaluated using average variance extracted and discriminant validity were acceptable. Cronbach's alphas, concurrent and known-group validity were satisfactory for three versions. Only the four-factor model proposed was validated by CFA. CONCLUSION: The CLCSS-C-SF is reliable and valid and can be used in Chinese lung cancer populations.

Validez de constructo y fiabilidad de una escala de autopercepción de habilidades en investigación científica y estrategias de aprendizaje autónomo / Construction validity and reliability of a self-perceptionscale of skills in scientific research and self-learning strategies

OBJETIVO. El objetivo del estudio es determinar la validez de constructo y de fiabilidad de una escala para medir autopercepción de habilidades en investigación científica y estrategias de aprendizaje autónomo de estudiantes de la Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz 2021. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Se llevó a cabo un estudio cuantitativo, psicométrico, de validación de instrumento documental, en 260 estudiantes universitarios, el tipo de muestreo fue probabilística de forma aleatoria. Se construyó la matriz de correlación y se realizó el análisis de variabilidad de los ítems, para la validez interna del instrumento fue mediante el análisis de fiabilidad, análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio con el programa estadístico SPSS v18 y Excel 2016. RESULTADOS. Se validó un instrumento que mide autopercepción de habilidades en investigación científica y estrategias de aprendizaje autónomo. Consta de 52 ítems y 4 dominios o dimensiones, tiene 13 ítems asignados para cada dominio. La fiabilidad del instrumento ítem ­ total fue de 96% (Alfa de Cronbach = 0.96), la fiabilidad dominio total fue 92% (Alfa de Cronbach = 0.92). La fiabilidad dominio total fue también aceptable 87% (Alfa de Cronbach = 0.872). CONCLUSIONES. Por los resultados obtenidos está disponible un instrumento que cuenta con una adecuada validez de constructo y fiabilidad que justifica su uso y aplicación en el ámbito investigativo.

OBJECTIVE. To determine the construct validity and reliability of a scale to measure self-perception of skills in scientific research and autonomous learning strategies of students of the Nutrition and Dietetics Career at the Mayor de San Andrés University, La Paz 2021. MATERIAL AND METHOD. A quantitative, psychometric, documentary instrument validation study was carried out in 260 university students, the type of sampling was random probabilistic. The correlation matrix was built and the variability analysis of the items was carried out, for the internal validity of the instrument it was through the reliability analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis with the statistical program SPSS v18 and Excel 2016. RESULTS. An instrument that measures self-perception of skills in scientific research and autonomous learning strategies was validated. It consists of 52 items and 4 domains or dimensions; it has 13 items assigned for each domain. The reliability of the item-total instrument was 96% (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.96), the total domain reliability was 92% (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.92). Total domain reliability was also acceptable 87% (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.872). CONCLUSIONS. Due to the results obtained, an instrument is available that has adequate construct validity and reliability that justifies its use and application in the research field.

Diseño y validación de una rúbrica para evaluar las habilidades socioemocionales en estudiantes de enfermería / Design and validation of an instrument to assess the social and emotional skills of nursing students / Desenho e validação de uma rubrica para avaliar habilidades socioemocionais em estudantes de enfermagem

RESUMEN Introducción Las habilidades socioemocionales (HSE) hacen referencia a las actuaciones integrales representadas mediante la conducta para un adecuado manejo de emociones, realización personal y desarrollo social. Existen diversos instrumentos de evaluación para medir las HSE en universitarios, pero son inexistentes los dirigidos a estudiantes de enfermería. Objetivo Diseñar y determinar la validez de contenido de un instrumento para evaluar HSE en estudiantes de enfermería. Metodología Se realizó un estudio instrumental que incluyó las fases de revisión de instrumentos para evaluar las HSE; construcción del instrumento; revisión y mejora del instrumento por expertos; validación de contenido mediante el juicio de 16 expertos empleando un índice de relevancia (V de Aiken); pilotaje del instrumento con 50 estudiantes para el análisis de confiabilidad (Alpha de Cronbach) y comprensión del instrumento. Resultados El instrumento integró 12 indicadores (tolerancia, trabajo colaborativo, adaptación al entorno, comunicación eficaz, empatía, toma de decisiones, creatividad, relaciones interpersonales, asertividad, autoeficacia, resiliencia, y manejo del estrés). El juicio de expertos reveló la validez de contenido (V de Aiken > 0.90). Se obtuvo un valor aceptable de confiabilidad (α= 0.786) y una adecuada opinión sobre la comprensión del instrumento en el pilotaje. Discusión y Conclusión La evaluación de HSE en estudiantes de enfermería es fundamental tanto para mejorar y mantener su salud mental como para favorecer el desarrollo profesional, personal y social. La rúbrica es un instrumento confiable, primero en su tipo y con validez de contenido. Para que obtenga una calidad óptima se requiere continuar con el análisis de sus propiedades psicométricas.

ABSTRACT Introduction Social-emotional Skills (SES) refer to integral behaviors representing ade- quate management of emotions while achieving personal and social development. There are diverse instruments to assess SES on university students in general, but not on nursing students in particular. Objective To design an instrument to assess SES among nursing students and test its content validity. Methodology An instrumental study was carried out that included the revision phases of instruments to evaluate the SES: construction of the instrument; review and improvement of the instrument by experts; content validation by 16 experts using Aiken's V relevance index; and pilot test of the instrument on 50 students and assess its reliability (Cronbach´s Alpha) and ease of comprehension. Results The instrument integrated 12 indicators (tolerance, collaborative work, adaptation to the environment, efficacious communication, empathy, decision making, creativity, interpersonal relationships, assertiveness, self-efficacy, resilience, and stress management). Expert judgment revealed a content validity of Aiken's V > 0.90. An acceptable value of reliability (α= 0.786) and favorable opinion was obtained regarding the ease of comprehension of the instrument. Discussion and Conclusion The assessment of SES on nursing students is fundamental to improve and preserve their mental health, and foster their professional, personal, and social development. This is a reliable, first-of-its-kind, and content-validated instrument. Nevertheless, the analysis of its psychometric properties should be continued to keep improving its quality.

RESUMO Introdução As habilidades socioemocionais (HSE) referem-se a ações integrais representadas por meio do comportamento para o manejo adequado de emoções, realização pessoal e desenvolvimento social. Existem diversos instrumentos de avaliação para mensurar a HSE em estudantes universitários, mas os voltados para estudantes de enfermagem são inexistentes. Objetivo Desenhar e determinar a validade de conteúdo de um instrumento para avaliar HSE em estudantes de enfermagem. Metodologia Foi realizado um estudo instrumental que incluiu as fases de revisão dos instrumentos de avaliação da HSE; construção de instrumentos; revisão e aperfeiçoamento do instrumento pelos especialistas; validação de conteúdo por meio dos pareceres de 16 especialistas utilizando um índice de relevância (V de Aiken); pilotagem do instrumento com 50 alunos para análise da confiabilidade (Alpha de Cronbach) e compreensão do instrumento. Resultados O instrumento integrou 12 indicadores (tolerância, trabalho colaborativo, adaptação ao entorno, comunicação efetiva, empatia, tomada de decisão, criatividade, relacionamento interpessoal, assertividade, autoeficácia, resiliência e gerenciamento de estresse). O parecer de especialistas revelou validade de conteúdo (V de Aiken > 0.90). Obteve-se um valor aceitável de confiabilidade (α= 0.786) e uma opinião adequada sobre o entendimento do instrumento na pilotagem. Discussão e Conclusão A avaliação da HSE em estudantes de enfermagem é essencial tanto para melhorar e manter sua saúde mental quanto para promover o desenvolvimento profissional, pessoal e social. A rubrica é um instrumento confiável, primeiro do gênero e com validade de conteúdo. Para obter a qualidade ideal, é necessário continuar com a análise de suas propriedades psicométricas.

Validación de instrumentos evaluativos del conocimiento sobre salud bucodental / Validation of evaluative instruments of knowledge on oral health

RESUMEN Introducción: el diseño de instrumentos de medición es un proceso complejo que exige una elaboración rigurosa para lograr la obtención de un test que responda a las exigencias que generó su construcción. La validez es un proceso que requiere seriedad, tiene gran importancia en la actualidad porque permite la elaboración de instrumentos que facilitan medir parámetros con mayor veracidad. Objetivo: validar el contenido de instrumentos evaluativos del conocimiento sobre salud bucodental, en niños del grado preescolar, personal docente y familias. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio evaluativo en el período de 2017-2019. Se valoraron los siguientes instrumentos de medición del conocimiento sobre salud bucodental: entrevistas dirigidas a niños, cuestionarios al personal docente y a las familias. La validación de contenido se realizó mediante el método de Moriyama y la técnica Delphi. Resultados: la validación de los instrumentos evidenció que el 100 % de las preguntas fueron razonables y comprensibles, sensibles a variaciones, con suposiciones básicas justificables, con componentes claramente definidos y derivables de datos factibles de obtener. En la validación por Delphi el 100 % de las preguntas fueron evaluadas con las categorías de muy adecuado y bastante adecuado. Conclusiones: los instrumentos evaluados resultaron ser confiables mediante la validez de contenido, lo que contribuyó al aumento de la rigurosidad del proceso investigativo (AU).

ABSTRACT Introduction: the design of measuring instruments is a complex process that requires a rigorous preparation to obtain a test answering the demands generating its construction. Validity is a process that requires reliability, it is currently of great importance since it allows the elaboration of instruments that allow measuring parameters with greater veracity. Objective: to validate the content of instruments for evaluating oral health knowledge in preschool children, teaching staff and families. Materials and methods: an evaluative study was carried out during the time period 2017 - 2019. Interviews addressed to children and questionnaires to teaching staff and families, both instruments for measuring knowledge on oral health, were assessed: Content validation was performed using the Moriyama method and the Delphi technique. Results: the validation of the instruments showed that 100% of the questions were reasonable and understandable, sensitive to variations, with justifiable basic assumptions, with clearly defined components that are derived from data feasible to obtain. In the Delphi validation, 100% of the questions were evaluated with categories of very adequate and quite adequate. Conclusions: The evaluated instruments turned out to be reliable through content validity, which increases the rigor of the research process (AU).

Establishing clinically significant outcome thresholds for the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation 2 years following total shoulder arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND: Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) is a simple, time-efficient patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) used to assess postoperative shoulder function. Clinically significant outcome values and ability to correlate with longer legacy PROM scores at 2 years following shoulder arthroplasty are unknown. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed using SANE, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), and Constant scores that were collected at a minimum 2-year follow-up. A total of 153 patients who underwent anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) were included. A distribution-based method was used to determine the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). An anchor-based method was used to determine substantial clinical benefit (SCB). The following anchor question was collected alongside the PROMs and graded on a 15-point Likert-type scale to establish the SCB: "Since your surgery, has there been any change in the pain in your shoulder?" Linear regression was used to assess correlations between PROMs. RESULTS: SANE showed moderate correlation with ASES (R2 = 0.493) and Constant (R2 = 0.586) scores (P < .001). The MCID value was 14.9, and the SCB absolute value was 80.4 (area under the curve = 0.663) for SANE. Multivariate logistic regression demonstrated that patients undergoing RTSA were less likely to achieve SCB on all 3 outcome measures (P < .02). CONCLUSIONS: This study establishes concurrent construct validity for SANE and suggests that it is a valid metric to assess the MCID and SCB at 2 years following anatomic TSA and RTSA. SANE demonstrated moderate correlations with ASES and Constant scores. Patients undergoing RTSA demonstrated a lower propensity to achieve SCB at 2 years postoperatively compared with anatomic TSA.

Validation of the ask suicide-screening questions (ASQ) with youth in outpatient specialty and primary care clinics.

OBJECTIVE: Validate the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) with youth in outpatient specialty and primary care clinics. METHOD: This is a cross sectional instrument validation study assessing the validity of the ASQ with respect to the standard criterion, Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ/SIQ Jr.). The sample included 515 English speaking youth ages 10-21 years old from outpatient specialty and primary care clinics. ASQ sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (PPV/NPV), positive and negative likelihood ratios, c statistic and respective receiver operating characteristic curves were assessed. RESULTS: A total of 335 outpatient specialty and 180 primary care clinic participants completed the study. In outpatient specialty clinics, the ASQ showed a sensitivity of 100.0% (95% CI: 80.5-100.0%), specificity of 91.2% (95% CI: 87.5-94.1%), and NPV of 100.0% (95% CI: 98.7-100.0). In the primary care clinic, the ASQ showed a sensitivity of 100.0% (95% CI: 59.0-100.0%), specificity of 87.9% (95% CI: 82.0-92.3%), and NPV of 100.0% (95% CI: 97.7-100.0). Forty-five (13.4%) outpatient specialty clinic participants and 28 (15.6%) primary care clinic participants screened positive for suicide risk on the ASQ. CONCLUSIONS: The ASQ is a valid screening tool for identifying youth at elevated suicide risk in outpatient clinical settings.

Validación de los instrumentos cuantitativo y cualitativo para determinar los factores sociodemográficos que inciden en la accesibilidad al servicio de inmunizaciones en niños menores de 24 meses / Validation of the quantitative and qualitative instruments to determine the sociodemographic factors that affect the accessibility to the immunization service in children under 24 months

La inmunización es una de las intervenciones de salud más exitosas y costo-efectivas, por medio de la cual se pueden prevenir entre dos y tres millones de muertes cada año en el mundo, sigue siendo considerada como una intervención eficaz que salva vidas y evita el sufrimiento; beneficia a los niños porque mejora la salud y la esperanza de vida, también por su impacto social y económico a escala mundial. Objetivo: Validar los instrumentos cuantitativo y cualitativo para determinar los factores sociodemográficos que inciden en la accesibilidad al servicio de inmunizaciones en niños menores de 24 meses. Metodología: El presente estudio es de enfoque mixto (cuanti ­ cualitativo) de corte transversal, exploratorio de tipo descriptivo y de campo, con un enfoque cualitativo fenomenológico diseñado por 3 categorías y codificado de acuerdo al número de participantes. La población como muestra de la investigación es de 100 personas, de las cuales se hizo un estudio piloto de 15 personas para la encuesta y 1 persona para la entrevista a profundidad. Resultados: Al aplicar el criterio de los juicios de expertos, se obtuvieron los siguientes resultados: en el instrumento cuantitativo se obtuvo un promedio de 96 y en el instrumento cualitativo logrando un promedio de 95, ambos resultados equivalentes a muy confiable. Conclusión: El plan piloto da a entender que los instrumentos tienen propiedades buenas para determinar los factores sociodemográficos que incidan a la accesibilidad del servicio de inmunizaciones(AU)

Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions; because of it, two and three million deaths can be prevented each year in the world. It continues to be considered an effective intervention that saves lives and avoid suffering; it benefits children because it improves health and life expectancy because of its social and economic impact on a global scale. Objective: To validate the quantitative and qualitative instruments in order to determine the sociodemographic factors that affect accessibility to the immunization service in children under 24 months. Methodology: The present study is a cross-sectional (quantitative - qualitative) mixed approach, exploratory, descriptive and field, with a phenomenological qualitative approach designed by three categories and coded according to the number of participants. The population as a sample of the research is 100 people, of which a pilot study of 15 people was carried out for the survey and one person for the in-depth interview. Results: When applying the criterion of expert judgments, getting the following results: in the quantitative instrument obtained an average of 96 and in the qualitative instrument achieving an average of 95, both results equivalent to very reliable. Conclusion: The pilot plan suggests that the instruments have good properties to determine the sociodemographic factors that affect the accessibility of the immunization service(AU)

Predictive utility of the brief Screener for Substance and Behavioral Addictions for identifying self-attributed problems.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The Brief Screener for Substance and Behavioral Addictions (SSBAs) was developed to assess a common addiction construct across four substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and cocaine), and six behaviors (gambling, shopping, videogaming, eating, sexual activity, and working) using a lay epidemiology perspective. This paper extends our previous work by examining the predictive utility of the SSBA to identify self-attributed addiction problems. METHOD: Participants (N = 6,000) were recruited in Canada using quota sampling methods. Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROCs) analyses were conducted, and thresholds established for each target behavior's subscale to predict self-attributed problems with these substances and behaviors. For each substance and behavior, regression models compared overall classification accuracy and model fit when lay epidemiologic indicators assessed using the SSBA were compared with validated screening measures to predict selfattributed problems. RESULTS: ROC analyses indicted moderate to high diagnostic accuracy (Area under the curves (AUCs) 0.73-0.94) across SSBA subscales. Thresholds for identifying self-attributed problems were 3 for six of the subscales (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, cocaine, shopping, and gaming), and 2 for the remaining four behaviors (gambling, eating, sexual activity, and working). Compared to other instruments assessing addiction problems, models using the SSBA provided equivalent or better model fit, and overall had higher classification accuracy in the prediction of self-attributed problems. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The SSBA is a viable screening tool for problematic engagement across ten potentially addictive behaviors. Where longer screening tools are not appropriate, the SSBA may be used to identify individuals who would benefit from further assessment.

Tradução, adaptação transcultural e validação do questionário EORTC QLQ-LMC21 para o português versão Brasil / Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the EORTC QLQ-LMC21 questionnaire into Portuguese version Brazil

Esta tese está vinculada ao Grupo de Estudos Multiprofissional em Saúde do Adulto na linha de pesquisa Processo de Cuidar em Enfermagem dentro do projeto temático Qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer. O Câncer Colorretal (CCR) é considerado o terceiro tipo de câncer mais comum em todo o mundo e o segundo no Brasil, para ambos os sexos. Destes, estima-se que metade pode vir a desenvolver metástase hepática. Pacientes com câncer vivenciam diversas alterações em seu estilo de vida, que prejudicam a Qualidade de Vida (QV). A European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) é uma organização composta por diversos profissionais que têm por objetivo coordenar e conduzir pesquisas internacionais relacionadas ao câncer. Seus questionários de avaliação de QV são utilizados mundialmente. O questionário Quality of Life Questionnaire, Liver Metastase Cancer (EORTC QLQ-LMC21) consiste num questionário que avalia a QV de pacientes com metástase hepática de CCR. No Brasil esse questionário não foi traduzido, nem validado. Objetivo: traduzir, adaptar transculturamente e validar o questionário EORTC QLQ-LMC21 para o Português, versão Brasil. Método: estudo metodológico com procedimentos analíticos. Para tradução, adaptação e validação do questionário, seguiu-se a seguintes etapas: tradução inicial do módulo inglês para o português (T1 e T2); síntese das traduções (T3); retrotradução do português para o inglês; envio do relatório de retrotradução para a EORTC; teste piloto da versão traduzida; validação de constructo, critério e confiabilidade com a versão final do questionário. Para a etapa de tradução e reconciliação, participaram três tradutores independentes; para retrotradução, dois tradutores. A coleta de dados foi realizada em três hospitais do Paraná, de junho de 2017 a agosto de 2019. Participaram do estudo 116 pacientes (10 para teste piloto e 106 para validação), que responderam os questionários sociodemográficos e clínicos, o Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30) e o QLQ-LMC21. Foram realizadas análises descritivas, e testes de correlações de Spearman para validade de construto e de critério. Para avaliar a confiabilidade foi realizado o teste alfa de Cronbach. Valores significantes foram de p<0,05. Resultados: Das 21 questões, 15 já possuíam pré-traduções, três foram traduzidas na totalidade, três precisavam de revisão conforme solicitação da EORTC. Todos os itens traduzidos foram revisados, totalizando 16 alterações distintas quanto aos termos gramaticais, tempo verbal, sinônimos, presença ou não de pronomes possessivos. Para validade de construto, foi possível observar que houve validação convergente e divergente. As escalas que apresentaram maiores valores de convergência foi escala de fadiga (0,78 a 0,79) e escala de problemas nutricionais (0,75 a 0,80). Em relação a validação de critério, houve correlação entre escalas semelhantes do QLQ-LMC21 e QLQ-C30 (dor x dor= 0,45; fadiga x fadiga= 0,49; náusea e vômito x problemas nutricionais= 0,45). A consistência interna foi adequada, apresentando valor satisfatório de alfa de Cronbach (0,79). Conclusão: A etapa do teste piloto demonstrou que o questionário traduzido apresentou-se de fácil entendimento para os participantes e a análise psicométrica do QLQ-LMC21 foi adequada. Desta forma, estará disponível um instrumento válido e confiável que avalia a QV de pacientes com metástase hepática de CCR, auxiliando para que profissionais da área da saúde promovam estratégias que visem na melhor QV.

Introduction: This thesis is linked to the Multiprofessional Study Group on Adult Health in the research line Nursing Care Process within the thematic project Quality of life of cancer patients. Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is considered the third most common type of cancer worldwide and the second in Brazil, for both sexes. It is estimated that half these patients may develop liver metastasis. Cancer patients experience several changes in their lifestyle, which affect the Quality of Life (QoL). The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is an organization composed of several professionals whose objective is to coordinate and conduct international research related to cancer. Their QoL assessment questionnaires are used worldwide. The Quality of Life Questionnaire, Liver Metastase Cancer (EORTC QLQ-LMC21) consists of a questionnaire that evaluates the QoL of patients with CRC liver metastasis. In Brazil, this questionnaire has not been translated or validated. Objective: to translate, cross-culturally adapt and validate the EORTC QLQ-LMC21 questionnaire into Portuguese, Brazil version. Method: methodological study with analytical procedures. For translation, adaptation and validation of the questionnaire, the following steps were followed: initial translation of the English module into Portuguese (T1 and T2); synthesis of translations (T3); back-translation from Portuguese to English; sending the backtranslation report to EORTC; pilot test of the translated version; construct, criterion and reliability validation with the final version of the questionnaire. For the translation and reconciliation stage, three independent translators participated; for back-translation, two translators participated. Data collection was carried out in three hospitals in Parana, from June 2017 to August 2019. 116 patients participated in the study (10 for pilot test and 106 for validation), who answered the sociodemographic and clinical questionnaires, the Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30) and QLQ-LMC21. Descriptive analyzes and Spearman correlation tests were performed for construct and criterion validity. Cronbach's alpha test was performed to assess reliability. P values <0.05 were considered significant. Results: Of the 21 questions, 15 already had pre-translations, three were fully translated, and three needed revision as requested by EORTC. All translated items were revised, totaling 16 different changes in terms of grammatical terms, tense, synonyms, presence or not of possessive pronouns. For construct validity, it was observed that there was convergent and divergent validation. The scales with the highest convergence values were the fatigue scale (0.78 to 0.79) and the scale of nutritional problems (0.75 to 0.80). Regarding criterion validation, there was a correlation between similar scales of the QLQ-LMC21 and QLQ-C30 (pain x pain = 0.45; fatigue x fatigue = 0.49; nausea and vomiting x nutritional problems = 0.45). The internal consistency was adequate, with a satisfactory Cronbach's alpha value (0.79). Conclusion: The pilot test stage demonstrated that the translated questionnaire was easy to understand for the participants and the psychometric analysis of the QLQ-LMC21 was adequate. Therefore, a valid and reliable instrument that evaluates the QoL of patients with liver metastasis from CRC will be available, helping health professionals to promote strategies aimed at the best QoL.

Validated Instruments of Quality of Life (QOL) in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Other Cancers.

INTRODUCTION: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can negatively impact quality of life (QOL). Few QOL instruments are specific to and have been validated in AML. This review aims to identify QOL instruments that have been validated in patients with AML and other cancers and summarize their psychometric properties reported in published literature. A literature review search was performed using PubMed and OVID (Biosis, Embase, MEDLINE) databases through June 25, 2020. Search terms included: QOL, health-related QOL, patient-reported outcomes and validity, reliability, validated, tools, instruments, test-retest, and leukemia myeloid acute, leukemia, myeloid, acute, acute myeloid leukemia. Articles were included if they focused on cancer and reported psychometric properties that could be extracted. Abstracts and their references were reviewed for inclusion. RESULTS: Twelve evaluating ten instruments were included. Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Leukemia (FACT-Leu) showed internal consistency (IC) of α = 0.86 to >0.9, correlation with EQ-5D-3L of r > 0.50, correlation with European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-Leu of ρ = 0.29-0.63, test-retest reliability of κ = 0.861. FACT-F showed correlations with EORTC QLQ-C30 of r = 0.40-0.83. Hematological Malignancy Patient-Reported Outcome (HM-PRO) showed intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.94-0.98. EORTC-8D and EQ-5D-3L showed ICC = 0.595, correlations with each other of ρ = 0.137-0.634 and with EORTC QLQ-C30 of r = 0.651-0.917. EORTC QLQ-C30 showed person separation reliability of 0.47 to 0.90 and patient-observer agreement of 0.85. Life Ingredient Profile (LIP) showed IC of α = 0.29-0.77 and test-retest reliability of κ = 0.42-1.0. QOL-E showed correlation with FACT-general of R = 0.71, internal validity of α = 0.7, and test-retest reliability of standardized Cronbach's α = 0.7-0.92. EORTC QLQ-Leu showed IC of α = 0.6-0.79. The Acute Myeloid Leukemia-Quality of Life (AML-QOL) instrument showed IC of α = 0.72, correlations with EORTC QLQ-30 of magnitudes ρ = 0.59-0.72, and test-retest reliability of ICC = 0.52-0.91. CONCLUSION: Although several QOL instruments have been validated, more research is needed to determine the most clinically useful instruments in patients with AML.